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Role of clinical pharmacists in epilepsy management at a general hospital in Vietnam: a before-and-after study
ConclusionEpilepsy management requires a multiple-stepped and comprehensive approach, with a focus on the health and safety of the patients. As part of the healthcare team, pharmacists need to engage at every stage to monitor the patient ’s response and determine the most effective treatment with the fewest adverse drug reactions.Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04967326. Registered July 19, 2021 —Retrospectively registered,https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04967326 (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - December 20, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

Expectations and experiences of women regarding maternal healthcare services in Pakistan: challenges and lessons to be learnt
ConclusionThe results of the present study concluded that the overall quality of the maternal care services provided in Pakistan was not up to the mark. High rate of caesarian section was prevalent. Majority of the women were not involved in the decision-making process or provided with any birth plan or counselling regarding birth signs, family planning, danger and birth signs. The cost of maternal care was quite high and not affordable for all. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - December 19, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

Prevalence and predictors of self-medication among university students in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionThe pooled prevalence of self-medication among Ethiopian university students was relatively high compared to the current global health problem with an increase in anti-microbial resistance. Health professionals and concerned bodies should pay attention to raising awareness regarding the consequences of using medications without prescription. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - December 16, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

Pharmaceutical policies and regulations of oral antiviral drugs for treatment of hepatitis C in Egypt —case study
ConclusionsThe study findings indicated that the implemented pharmaceutical policies and regulations have an immense role in enhancing access to medicines towards the elimination of hepatitis C in Egypt. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - December 16, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

Evaluating the implementation of the standard treatment guidelines (STGs) and essential medicines list (EML) at a public South African tertiary institution and its associated primary health care (PHC) facilities
ConclusionThis study showed suboptimal adherence to STGs/EML by all prescribers, in contrast to previous research amongst nurses when hardcopies were available. Training on the use of the STGs/EML is needed at PHC level and improved monitoring of STGs/EML compliance is necessary. This study may be replicated for a wider population to paint a national picture and to periodically assess the extent of the implementation of the STGs/EML. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - December 14, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research